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Making a positive impact on the environment is something that all businesses and people have the potential to achieve. To help you motivate employees and visitors to do their part and demonstrate your commitment to being green, The Sign Studio offers a wide selection of environmental signs for Los Angeles churches, offices, restaurants, schools, workplaces, and more.

Types of Recycling Signs

The variety of environmental and recycling signs we offer is too numerous for us to list them all here. Here are some of the ones we get the most orders for:

• Energy Conservation – Get your environmental message across with energy conservation signs. You can lower your electric bills and help preserve natural resources with these simple to understand markers. Some of the solutions include “Think: Conserve Energy,” “Please Turn off Lights when Not in Use,” “Idle Free Zone: It’s the Law,” and other signs.
• Recycled Water – Identifying areas where recycled water is in use is important for the safety of those around. You can warn people with the use of recycled water and water conservation signs that let passersby know not to drink the unsafe water.
• Trash / Litter – Our easy-to-read dumpster, waste management, and trash labels and signs are made in the USA. They are available in an array of sizes, materials, and styles and include ANSI, standard, and OSHA formats. These markers are the ideal way to remind guests not to litter as well as informing them of dumpster rules.
• Recycling Signs – We offer surface mount, engraved, and braille recycling signs. They are a must for identifying recycling areas and instructions. We have standard markers for recycling everything from printer cartridges, aluminum cans, and paper to yard waste, batteries, and plastic. Directional arrows point the way to recycling receptacles.
• Recycling Labels – These labels are also used to identify collection areas and recycling bins. These labels are cost-effective, durable, and easy to apply. You just peel off the backing and stick it where you need it. They are typically used to label which bins are for which materials, such as cans, glass, paper, waste, and so on.
• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking and Charging – As more and more consumers choose electric vehicles, more companies are catering to patrons who may need a little juice as they shop. If you have these charging stations, you need to make it clear that only electric vehicles can park in these areas. You can do this with our wide array of alternative fuel vehicle parking and charging markers.
• Non-Potable and Potable Water Signs – Direct visitors to water sources that are suitable for drinking and other uses with these signs.

In addition to offering the above signs and much more, we also provide custom signage. Custom markers are a great way to showcase your branding. This also adds a level of authority to your signs. If you are interested in learning more about environmental and recycling signs for Los Angeles, contact the friendly experts at The Sign Studio today for a free consultation and quote.

Whether you run a school, church, business, or any other organization, you need to let visitors and workers alike know about what sorts of behaviors, substances, and materials you do and do not allow on your campus. The best way to do this is with signage. Fortunately, The Sign Studio is one of the top suppliers of no alcohol or weapons signs for Los Angeles.

No Weapons Signs

For the most part, we prefer to stay out of politics. We are just a simple sign shop. However, we do produce markers for customers that cover the entire political spectrum. Perhaps no political issue is more polarizing these days than the debate over guns and other weapons. This has inspired many property owners to make it clear where they stand on gun possession on their property. We have plenty of options for you to choose from:

• No Weapons Safety Signs – General No Weapons signs are the perfect way to make your firearms, concealed weapons, and other weapons safety policies clear to everyone. We cover a broad array of topics with markers that are in a range of materials and sizes.
• Guns Permitted Signs and Labels – Whether you believe that more guns mean more safety or you just want to show your support for the Second Amendment, signs and labels let people know you permit guns on your property. This includes green circles with a gun in the center, “Concealed Firearms Are Permitted in This Building,” and “Criminals Beware! Concealed Carry Permit Holders Welcome Here!”
• Gun / Weapons Warning Signs – Make your company-wide or state-required weapons and firearms policies clear to everyone with gun and weapons warning signs. We have signs like “It Is Unlawful to Store or Leave a Firearm that Can Be Discharged in a Manner that a Reasonable Person Should Know Is Accessible to a Minor” and “Hey Criminals! I Believe in the Right to Bear Arms so I Would Choose a Different House!”

Alcohol-Free and Drug-Free Zone Signs

A much less volatile subject is whether alcohol and drugs should be allowed on company, school, or church property. Yet, both visitors, workers, and others who frequent your campus need to be aware of your policy. This can be done with alcohol and drug-free signs for Los Angeles. Some of our standard signs include:

• All Applicants Are Screened for Drugs
• Drug Free School Zone
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Use Drugs? Lose Fingers!
• Zero Tolerance for Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking and Weapons
• School Property Rules Enforced: No Alcohol, No Cell Phones in Classrooms, No Drugs, No Smoking, No Weapons
• Just Say NO to Drugs
• Zero Tolerance Zone
• Drug Free Zone: You Are within 1000 Feet of a Drug Free School Zone: Purchase or Sale of Drugs in This Area Is a Felony
• And many more.

The above signs are just some of the options we have to offer. We can also customize any markers to include your unique branding. This lends a level of authority to your markers while also increasing your brand exposure.

To learn more about what signs are best to get people follow your campus policies, contact The Sign Studio today for a free consultation.

If you do not have the right office signs in your Los Angeles area business, you will likely have a lot of confused visitors at best and potential lawsuits at worst. This is because affordable office signs for Los Angeles not only help guests find their way around your building, but they are also required in many instances by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Fortunately, The Sign Studio is here to help you out.

Types of Office Signs

We offer all kinds of office signs, but here are the markers that we get the most requests for:

• Room Name Signs – Identify key rooms in your church, office, school, or workplace by installing these simple to understand room name signs on walls or doors. Our selection includes OSHA, ANSI, and standard signs. We can even mount them for you.
• Alcohol, Weapon, and Drug Free Signs – Make visitors and employees aware of your policy on weapons, drugs, and alcohol on your property. Among the markers we offer are “Drug Free School Zone,” “All Applicants Are Screened for Drugs,” school property rules, and other related signage.
• Sliding Room Signs – Show that a room is occupied or vacant with the plastic signs that can slide easily left and right in a twelve-inch bracket. Complement your interior design with a gold or silver mounting bracket finish. This is the ideal solution for restroom facilities or doctor’s offices.
• Texting and Cell Phone Labels and Signs – It seems like just about everybody has cell phones or smart phones these days, but few people notice when it is inappropriate to be using them. You can gently remind them with a cell phone and texting sign from our large selection.
• Business Hours Signs – We can produce business hours signs to match your organization’s personality. We can installed vinyl lettering on your front window or door. Or, you can choose from printed or engraved markers. We even have light-up signs that show that you are open.
• Payment Policy Signs – Talking about money can be awkward, especially in a professional office setting. You can help smooth out this part of doing business using stylish engraved signs. We provide an array of sizes, mounting options, and colors. Topics include expected payment, debit and credit cards, co-payments, and cash. They are great for retail, dining, medical, and hospitality locations.
• Customer Service Signs – Are there certain questions that clients are constantly asking your receptionist? Wouldn’t it save time and take some of the load off of your receptionist if you posted signs with this information? We provide markers that say “No Appointment Necessary,” “Guests with Reservations Are Given Priority,” “Please Show Receptionist Your Insurance Card when You Check in”, and more.

And, these are just a few of our top solutions. We can make custom office signs for Los Angeles that feature your unique branding, including your company logo, colors, and fonts. Best of all, we can do it all on a tight timeline.

If you are ready to learn more, contact our friendly professionals today for a free quote and consultation on office signs.

Each exit in your building must be clearly visible and marked by an exit sign according to OSHA standard 1910. In addition, the exit routes must be appropriately marked and lighted. Keeping this in mind, the smart move for any organization is to invest in protecting your business as well as your employees by installing entrance and exit labels, decals, and signs. Thankfully, The Sign Studio is your premier destination for exit and entrance signs for Los Angeles buildings.

Types of Entrance and Exit Markers

Our list of entrance and exit offerings is seemingly endless. However, here are some examples of the standard signage we supply:

• ADA Braille – In addition to OSHA requirements, you are also supposed to have markers that meet the standards set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fortunately, we are the leading suppliers of ADA-compliant braille signs in designer and standard colors. These signs are typically made of acrylic and feature a variety of messages.
• Glow-in-the-Dark and Electric – To meet your installation needs, glow-in-the-dark and electric exit signs are available in an array of styles. They are durable and attractive whether they are acrylic tactile with braille or are constructed of sturdy aluminum. We have stair markers, lighted exit signs, obstacle strips, emergency lights, and more.
• Automatic Doors – Surface-mounted automatic door labels and signs are simple to understand and long-lasting. Self-adhesive labels, sturdy aluminum, magnetic backing, and inexpensive plastic are among the many different materials we offer.
• Emergency Exit – In the event of an emergency, these signs and labels direct people to safety. There is a variety of mounting methods to make sure they are easily readable. Some of the options we offer include “Emergency Exit Only: Alarm Will Sound if Opened” and “Emergency Exit: Keep Area Clear at All Times.”
• Evacuation and Assembly – Muster point assembly and evacuation signs assist in directing people out of a building and to safety. They are also a must for keeping evacuees organized once they are out. These markers identify emergency information, escape routes, and gathering locations.
• Roof Access – In the confusion of trying to find an exit in a hurry, visitors to your building may accidentally stumble upon doors to the roof. In rare instances, this may actually be the best exit available to them. Either way, it is important to label roof access points and whether they are a sufficient emergency exit.
• Floor Labels – Permanent acrylic adhesive is included as part of our durable floor labels. You just remove the backing strip and place these markers where you need them. There are several sizes and styles, and they are all easy to see.

And, the list goes on. We even provide custom markers. For these, we recommend incorporating your branding into your signage. This is an excellent alternative for enterprises that have a little extra money to spend, want to lend a level of authority to their signs, and who want to boost their brand awareness.

Are you ready to get started? Contact the friendly professionals at The Sign Studio for a free consultation and quote on exit signs for Los Angeles buildings.

More than 570 million people ride on escalators and elevators every day in North America. Safety rarely crosses the minds of these passengers. However, one good way to reduce exposure is for business owners to take a proactive approach when it comes to elevator and escalator safety. This is why it is critical for organizations that utilize these people moving machines to have signs that remind maintenance employees and riders of proper procedures as well as give fire safety directions.

Fortunately, The Sign Studio has a broad range of safety signs for elevators in Los Angeles. With National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week coming up the second full week of November, it is the perfect time to outfit your equipment with the proper cautionary markers.

Varieties of Signs for Escalators and Elevators

We offer just about any safety sign that you can imagine. Here are some of our most requested alternatives:

• In Case of Fire – Your elevators are unsafe to run in emergency situations. To make guests and workers aware of this, we offer Triflame and In Case of Fire labels and signs. We provide English and bilingual solutions. There is also a variety of colors along with Braille.
• Elevator Plates – Your custom letters or numbers are featured on our colorful acrylic elevator car plates to indicate stops or floors on the elevator car’s operating panel. To help people with vision impairments, we incorporate Grade 2 Braille.
• Elevator Capacity, Car ID, and Inspection Plates – We offer maximum durability and premium appearances with these sublimation-printed aluminum plates. We have several standard colors and can customize the plates with your specific information.
• Inspection Code Plates – Identify the correct codes for tests and inspections with these inspection code plates. We have standard plates from the 1921 standard all the way up to the current version. Or, we can include your custom information on a plate.
• Emergency Operation – In case of a fire, emergency operation signs will help first responders act quickly. You will find the plate you need in our wide selection of emergency operation instructions for main stations and cars.
• Freight Elevator Signs – Display maximum load weight, general rules, and load class with these freight elevator markers. We have standard signs that say “This Elevator Designed for General Freight,” “Freight Elevator No Passengers,” and “Passengers Are Permitted to Ride in This Elevator.”
• Escalators – Our broad array of escalator safety signs give instructions on pinch points, using handrails, and more. They include warnings about attending to children, avoiding sides, not having bare feet, facing forward, and other precautions. We have materials to fit any budget.

These are just a few of the options we have available. In addition, we offer custom signs that feature your unique corporate branding, including your logo, company colors, and font. This lends a level of authority to your markers while helping build brand awareness.

If you are interested in learning more, contact the friendly professionals at The Sign Studio today for a free consultation on safety signs for escalators in Los Angeles.

The chances are good that prospective medical dangers exist somewhere on your premises whether your organization involves warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, or professional or medical services. In fact, in 2013, more than three million nonfatal injuries occurred in private sector workplaces according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. It makes sense to plan ahead for medical risks with numbers like that. Fortunately, The Sign Studio has you covered when it comes to medical and first aid signs in Los Angeles.

Types of Medical and First Aid Signs

There is an endless variety of signs that can help you in medical emergencies or first aid scenarios. Some of our most popular solutions include

• First Aid Station – Our first aid markers can be flange mounted to project from the ceiling or wall, or they can be surface mounted. We provide labels and signs in glow in the dark as well as standard finishes. In addition, most of what we offer is also available in Spanish and Bilingual formats.
• AED Defibrillator and CPR Stations – Your company is susceptible to a wide array of accidents. You need to be sure that clients or workers can find first aid quickly. You can create a safer work atmosphere with proper signage to direct employees to CPR and AED defibrillator equipment.
• MRI, CT Scan, and X-Ray – If CT scans, x-rays, or MRIs are performed in your building, you need to let people know with ANSI and OSHA compliant labels and signs. We have standard signs like “Notice: No Access to Declared Pregnant Workers and under 18 Years.”
• Pregnancy – You need to take special care to protect pregnant visitors to your facilities. The right warning and safety markers can achieve this. We have “Caution: Pregnant Women Should not Enter,” “Warning: Universal Precautions Must Be Observed,” and “Expectant Mothers Parking Only” signs plus many more.
• Area of Rescue and Refuge – We produce markers that identify areas where people with disabilities can find areas of rescue assistance, accessible evacuation routes, and refuge. We supply these signs in a broad range of high-contract colors.
• Severe Weather – Simple to understand severe weather signage is a must to share information on weather emergency procedures or to identify storm shelters, evacuation routes, and tornado shelters. We also provide directional arrows designed for use with these signs.
• Emergency Contact – In the event of an emergency, our easy to read and durable emergency contact labels and signs will supply basic information. Plus, our emergency contact markers are available in a variety of languages, including Bilingual formats. We can even add your custom phone numbers to the signs.

These are just some of the safety sign options we offer. We can essentially produce any markers you can imagine. We often recommend businesses with a larger budget consider custom signs that incorporate their corporate branding, including their colors, logo, and font. This lends a level of authority to their signage while boosting their brand recognition.

If you are ready to get started with medical and first aid signs for Los Angeles enterprises, contact The Sign Studio today for a free consultation.

Pools and recreation areas can be a lot of fun. There is nothing quite like spending the day splashing around in the water or enjoying wide open park spaces. Unfortunately, these play areas can also be quite dangerous. And, as the property manager, it is your responsibility to do your due diligence to make sure people are aware of potential dangers and how to use spaces safely. Thankfully, The Sign Studio is here to help you out with pool and recreation safety signs for Los Angeles.

Types of Pool and Recreation Safety Signs

We provide a broad array of safety labels and signs related to spas, bike parking, weapon / alcohol rules, pond warning signs, pool rules, animal handling, drug-free zones, and more. Here are markers we get the most requests for:

• Animal Handling / Pet Safety – Make your animal control or pet safety messages clear with animal handling and pet safety signs. We have the animal and pet control signs you need from fire safety and poop scooping stickers to animal handling and Beware of Dog signs.
• Weapon / Drug / Alcohol-Free Signs and Property Rules – We offer property rules signs in ANSI, OSHA, and other formats. We have “Zero Tolerance for Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking and Weapons,” “Drug Free Zone: You Are within 1000 Feet of a Drug Free Zone Purchase or Sale of Drugs in This Area Is a Felony,” and many other similar signs.
• Pool / Spa / Water Safety – About ten people per day die from unintentional drowning. And, in 2012 alone, there were a total of 651 deaths from recreational boating accidents according to the Coast Guard. Help avoid these tragedies on your property with prominent water safety signs. These markers are also required by law.
• Park & Recreation Signs – You will find the markers you need for fishing, trails, boating, beaches, parks, campgrounds, golf, and biking among our selection of park and recreation signs. We even have standard lists of park rules and animal liability signs.
• Playground Signs – To identify areas where kids are playing and adults must be cautious, utilize playground safety signs. These simple to understand Children at Play labels and markers include various warnings to help keep children safe.
• Emergency Contact – In the event of an emergency, these easy to read and heavy duty emergency contact markers and labels will provide important information. We have options that are bilingual or available in alternate language formats.

These are just a few examples of the many different types of pool and recreation safety signs for Los Angeles that we have available in our catalog. In addition, we can create custom markers featuring any wording you want. We can even incorporate your organization’s logo and colors to boost your branding as well as lend a level of authority to your signage.

If you are ready to make your property a safer place, contact the friendly experts at The Sign Studio today for a free consultation and quote on pool and recreation safety signs.

The safety of both guests and workers are threatened by the many prospective electrical hazards found in most workplaces. As a matter of fact, in workplaces around the country each year, 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries can be attributed to electrical hazards. You may need to caution employees about grounding and static risks, shock and voltage hazards, or battery charging dangers if your facilities include electrical equipment.

You can help keep your organization free of accidents and improve workplace safety by introducing safety signage that reminds workers of proper electrical safety procedures. Fortunately, The Sign Studio is here to provide you with electrical safety signs in Los Angeles.

Types of Electrical Safety Signs

At The Sign Studio, we can produce just about any signage you can imagine. We get the most requests for the following types of electrical safety signs:

• Battery Charging – We are a popular supplier of battery charging safety labels and signs. Each of our markers is ANSI and OSHA compliant. We offer danger and caution signs featuring easily recognizable symbols for battery charging.
• Call Before Digging – These are available in a wide array of formats. Most of our standard options feature the national 811 Call Before You Dig number. We also have electrical safety decals for Los Angeles that clearly label where utilities are buried.
• Voltage and Shock Hazard – We offer several labels and signs related to electrical hazards, such as voltage and shocks, battery charging, solar and wind generated electricity, and grounding and static. In 2012, there were 156 workplace deaths involving contact with an electrical current. Do not add your facility to the list.
• Alternative Energy – The stylish and heavy duty way to communicate electrical hazards associated with wind power and solar power equipment is with our engraved plastic alternative energy electrical safety markers.
• Electrical Pipe and Conduit Markers – Reduce potential liability for your company and create a safer work atmosphere with our simple to understand electrical conduit and pipe markers. We can help you properly identify the contents of electrical pipes and conduits in accordance with ANSI Z535.1 standards.
• Arc Flash – To help protect employees, we supply several PPE information and arc flash warning signs. All of our signs come in English, Spanish, and bilingual language alternatives. There are also options in other languages as well.
• Buried Cable Utility – Our labels are sized to fit standard utility marker posts and meet APWA color guidelines. Our markers warn of fiber optic and electric cables. They also include spots for your contact information.
• Static and Grounding Signs – We have signs relating to drums, ESD warnings, ground wires, and more. Some of our markers include “Caution: Attach Ground Wire Clips,” “Caution: Static Sensitive Devices Do Not Enter without Grounding Device,” and more.

These are just some of the solutions we offer. We can even customize your signs to include your company logo and other branding. To learn more about what we can do for your organization, contact the friendly professionals at The Sign Studio today for a free consultation and quote.

Smoking is a health hazard. Everyone knows this by now. Many organizations have put smoke-free policies in place to encourage visitor and worker safety and health. Research shows that smoking in the workplace costs businesses money, and the American Lung Association found that smokers have twice as many accidents on the job as nonsmokers. Smoking can threaten your business operations along with everyone in the area in work environments that involve flammable materials, such as gasses and liquids.

For permanent reminders of danger areas and smoking policies, The Sign Studio is one of the top suppliers of no smoking signs in Los Angeles. Both ANSI and OSHA formats are available for our no smoking decals and stickers, and they come in an array of colors and styles for break rooms, restrooms, and any other area. We even have Braille signs for the visually impaired.

Types of No Smoking Signs

No smoking signs come with a wide range of standard messages, or we can custom design markers for your enterprise. Here are some of our most requested options:

• California-Specific Signs – The Golden State is often referred to as “America’s Non-Smoking Section.” This is because we were the first state to ban smoking in just about all workplaces in 1995. To help remind visitors to your facility of California’s strict laws, we offer a variety of signs, including Proposition 65 secondhand smoke signs.
• Clear Window Decals – We use industrial strength materials to produce our clear no smoking labels, so they are perfectly suited for indoor and outdoor usage. There are both “adhesive on front” and “adhesive on back” styles. All you have to do is peel and stick.
• No Smoking Symbol Stickers – It seems as if these signs are popping up everywhere these days. This is the classic no symbol, or circle with a diagonal line through it, superimposed over the image of a cigarette. In addition, we have decals to denote areas where smoking is appropriate.
• Heart Labels – To send cancer or heart healthy reminders with your no smoking message, these signs feature cancer ribbons or heart shapes. They include messages like “Caution: Secondhand Smoke Is Dangerous to Children.”
• Vehicle Markers – Make it clear that smoking will not be tolerated by passengers or drivers by posting these simple to understand no smoking stickers in your vehicles. There are clear and solid vinyl options as well as rear or front adhesive choices.
• ADA Acrylic Signs – Acrylic markers are an attractive and durable way to get your no smoking policy across. They also come with Braille and ADA-compliant tactile symbols and wording. We have a wide selection of standard colors to match your décor.

These are just some of the alternative we have to choose from. We also have plenty of custom options featuring your personalized message, or we can incorporate your business’s logo and colors into the sign to increase your brand recognition. The solutions are seemingly limitless.

Are you in need of no smoking decals in Los Angeles? Contact The Sign Studio today for a free consultation!

Are you having trouble making your kitchen safety and food preparation messages clear to your staff? One easy way to fix this is with commercial kitchen food and safety signs for Los Angeles. Fortunately, The Signs Studio is your top source for these markers. We have options that cover a vast array of topics for cafeterias, kitchens, and restaurants, and they are available in several different materials and sizes. Read on to learn about our ANSI, novelty, kitchen rules, food allergy warnings, food prep, OSHA, kitchen PPE, and dining room options.

Types of Kitchen and Food Safety Signs

We offer a wide variety of standard and custom markers for your kitchen. Here are some of the more popular solutions:

• Food Preparation Signs – Keep your food prep and safety messages at the forefront of everyone’s minds with these signs. We supply signs that denote prep areas that only contain cooked food, vegetable and salad, fruit and salad, raw food, raw meat, cooked meat, raw fish, vegetables, dairy, bakery, or others.
• Food Handling and Hand Washing – Get your hygiene and food preparation messages across with these signs. They are not only great for restaurants but also school, hotel, church, factory, and office cafeterias and kitchens.
• Kitchen Safety – It just takes one accident to bring your kitchen to a halt. Most businesses cannot afford this. However, with the right precautions, you can save a lot of headaches. Kitchen safety signs remind workers to not cut corners when it comes to safety.
• Kitchen Personal Protective Equipment – Are there specific items that all kitchen staff must wear? Make them aware of it at all times with the appropriate markers, including “Apron Required,” “Hair Covering Must Be Worn,” and “Gloves Must Be Worn when Doing Food Preparation” signs.
• Novelty Signs – Do you run a kitschy establishment that likes to keep things lighthearted? If so, you can enhance your branding with novelty signs. Some favorites include “Harassing the Cook Will Result in Smaller Portions,” “Danger: Man Cooking,” and “If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Stay out of the Kitchen” markers.
• Allergy Warning Signs – It is your responsibility to keep your diners safe from any allergy causing food products you may have on hand. We offer signs letting people know that your food may contain peanuts, dairy products, eggs, shellfish, gluten, soy, or other products.
• Dining Room Signs – There are certain signs that you are required to post in dining areas. We are well-versed on local ordinances and can make sure you are up to code. We supply maximum occupancy signs, “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service” markers, and much more.

These are just some of the commercial kitchen food and safety signs for Los Angeles that we provide. If you do not see what you need above, we are more than happy to create a custom marker for your organization. We can even incorporate your company logo, name, and colors into your signs to help with your branding.

To get started, contact The Sign Studio today for a free consultation and estimate!